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Vettel raises ‘artificial' concerns after Baku restart

Sebastian Vettel has said we 'need to watch out' Formula 1 does not become 'too artificial' following the standing restart for a two-lap sprint race in Baku. After Max Verstappen's sudden crash from the race lead when his tyre blew out on the long, long straight in Baku, those in power had a decision to make: end the rest of the race behind the Safety Car or red flag and restart the race once the track was clear and safe. They opted for the latter option, possibly influenced by Red Bull who put the safety of the grid first before themselves by expressing their concerns over the tyres as they were given no warning whatsoever that Verstappen's tyre was about to self-destruct. A red flag gave...
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